Avere FXT Series User manual

FXT Series Installation Guide
Avere Systems, Inc.
www.averesystems.com
Part number 0456-002-0171, Rev D (electronic)
Part number 0456-002-0191, Rev D (printed)
2014-Apr-08

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 1
1.1. Cautions and Warnings ........................................................................................................ 1
1.2. The FXT Series Platform ..................................................................................................... 1
1.3. Avere Documentation .......................................................................................................... 2
Chapter 2. Product Specifications and Requirements ............................................................................. 3
2.1. Dimensions and Specifications ............................................................................................. 3
2.2. Power and Thermal Specifications ........................................................................................ 4
2.3. FXT 2x00 Series Nodes: Front and Rear Illustrations .............................................................. 5
2.4. FXT 2x50, FXT 3xx0, or FXT 4xx0 Series Nodes: Front and Rear Illustrations ........................... 7
2.4.1. FXT 2550 Front Illustration ....................................................................................... 7
2.4.2. FXT 2750 Front Illustration ....................................................................................... 7
2.4.3. FXT 3100 Front Illustration ....................................................................................... 8
2.4.4. FXT 3200 Front Illustration ....................................................................................... 8
2.4.5. FXT 3500 Front Illustration ....................................................................................... 9
2.4.6. FXT 3800 and 3850 Front Illustrations ........................................................................ 9
2.4.7. FXT 4200 Front Illustration ..................................................................................... 10
2.4.8. FXT 4500 Front Illustration ..................................................................................... 10
2.4.9. FXT 4800 and 4850 Front Illustrations ...................................................................... 11
2.4.10. Rear view of the FXT 2x50, FXT 3xx0, and FXT 4xx0 Series models .......................... 11
2.5. Environmental Requirements .............................................................................................. 12
Chapter 3. Precautions for Product Use .............................................................................................. 13
3.1. Unpacking and Handling FXT Equipment ............................................................................ 13
3.1.1. No User-Serviceable Parts ....................................................................................... 13
3.1.2. Restricted Access .................................................................................................... 13
3.1.3. Preventing Condensation ......................................................................................... 13
3.2. Electrical Considerations .................................................................................................... 14
3.2.1. Electrical Code Compliance ..................................................................................... 14
3.2.2. Earth Grounding ..................................................................................................... 14
3.2.3. AC Mains Disconnect ............................................................................................. 15
3.2.4. Power Supply Replacement ...................................................................................... 15
3.2.5. Hazardous Energy Levels ........................................................................................ 15
3.3. Racked FXT Series Nodes ................................................................................................. 16
3.4. General Precautions ........................................................................................................... 17
3.4.1. Service Area Clearance ........................................................................................... 17
3.4.2. California Perchlorate Warning ................................................................................ 17
3.4.3. Two-Person Lift ..................................................................................................... 17
3.4.4. Battery Replacement ............................................................................................... 17
3.5. Laser Radiation ................................................................................................................. 18
3.6. Thermal Considerations ..................................................................................................... 18
3.7. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions ........................................................................... 19
Chapter 4. Installing an FXT Series Edge Filer Node into a Rack .......................................................... 21
4.1. Square-Hole Non-Threaded Rack Installation ....................................................................... 21
4.1.1. Required Tools ....................................................................................................... 22
4.1.2. Attaching Inner Rails to the Node ............................................................................ 22
4.1.3. Attaching Outer Rails to the Rack ............................................................................ 22
4.2. Placing the Node into the Rack ........................................................................................... 24
4.3. Installing and Removing the Front Bezel ............................................................................. 25
Chapter 5. Making Network Connections to the FXT Series Edge Filer .................................................. 27
5.1. IP Address Requirements ................................................................................................... 27
5.2. Physical Connections ......................................................................................................... 27

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5.3. Connecting Network Cables ............................................................................................... 27
5.4. Connecting to the Serial Port .............................................................................................. 28
Chapter 6. Connecting Power to the FXT Series Edge Filer .................................................................. 29
6.1. Connecting Power Cables ................................................................................................... 29
6.2. Powering On the FXT Series Node ..................................................................................... 29
6.3. Powering Off an FXT Series Edge Filer Node ...................................................................... 30
Chapter 7. Monitoring the FXT Series Edge Filer ............................................................................... 31
7.1. Monitoring System Health .................................................................................................. 31
7.2. LEDs for the FXT 2x00 Series ........................................................................................... 31
7.3. LEDs for the FXT 2x50, 3xx0, and 4xx0 Series .................................................................... 33
Appendix A. Regulatory Information for the FXT 2x00 Series Node ...................................................... 37
A.1. Safety .............................................................................................................................. 37
A.2. EMC ............................................................................................................................... 37
A.2.1. USA FCC Notice and Caution ................................................................................. 37
A.2.2. Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien) ............................................................................ 38
A.3. Environmental .................................................................................................................. 38
Appendix B. Regulatory Information for the FXT 2x50 Series Node ...................................................... 39
B.1. Safety .............................................................................................................................. 39
B.2. EMC ............................................................................................................................... 39
B.3. USA FCC Notice and Caution ........................................................................................... 39
B.4. Environmental .................................................................................................................. 40
Appendix C. Regulatory Information for the FXT 3xx0 and FXT 4xx0 Series Nodes ................................ 41
C.1. Safety .............................................................................................................................. 41
C.2. EMC ............................................................................................................................... 41
C.2.1. USA FCC Notice and Caution ................................................................................. 41
C.2.2. Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien) ............................................................................ 42
C.2.3. Japanese Notice ..................................................................................................... 42
C.3. Environmental .................................................................................................................. 42
C.4. EC Declaration of Conformity ........................................................................................... 43
Appendix D. Preparing a Node for Return to Avere Systems ................................................................ 45
Index .............................................................................................................................................. 47

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Chapter 1. Introduction
The FXT Series Installation Guide is written for system administrators who need to install and administer
FXT series edge filers in an Avere cluster. It assumes that you have a basic knowledge of networked storage,
including network access protocols such as the Network File System (NFS) and the Common Internet File
System (CIFS).
1.1. Cautions and Warnings
The following highlights are used in this document:
A warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
A caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury.
A notice indicates information considered important, but not related to personal harm or injury.
A note presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting points of information.
1.2. The FXT Series Platform
The FXT Series platform is a server, a node, that runs the Avere OS software. Each node in the series contains
and uses multiple types of storage media:
DRAM memory Hard drive data drives
(HDDs) Solid-state data drives (SSDs) Hybrid (HDD and SSD) data drives
All FXT-series
platforms FXT 2300, FXT 2500, FXT 2550, FXT 3100,
FXT 3200, and FXT 3500
FXT 2700, FXT 2750,
FXT 4200, FXT 4500,
FXT 4800, and FXT 4850
FXT 3800 and FXT 3850
Typically, several nodes work together to provide a cluster called an edge filer.
The FXT Series also includes Gigabit Ethernet or 10-Gigabit Ethernet connections for high-bandwidth network
connections; NVRAM to protect written data in the event of a power outage or other failure; and redundant
power supplies.

2 Avere Documentation
1.3. Avere Documentation
In addition to this FXT Series Installation Guide, the following documentation is provided for the Avere
product:
•Quick Start Guide – How to set up and do the initial configuration of an Avere production system.
•Daily Operations Guide – How to administer the Avere OS software.
•Release Notes – Late-breaking information about the Avere product.
•Third-Party Licenses Reference – Licensing information for the third-party software used by the Avere
product.

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Chapter 2. Product Specifications and Requirements
This section lists the product specifications and requirements for product installation and use.
2.1. Dimensions and Specifications
Table 2.1. Dimensions and specifications for the FXT Series node
Description Specification
FXT 2300/2500/2700
Height 3.48 inches (88.4 mm) (EIA Std 2U)
Width (rack ears) 19.00 inches (482.6 mm) (EIA Std 19-inch rack
mount)
Width (main enclosure with slide rails) 17.69 inches (449.3 mm)
Depth (rack ears to furthest rear protrusion) 26.25 inches (666.8 mm)
Depth
(rack ears to furthest front protrusion, with bezel) 1.63 inches (41.4 mm)
Depth
(rack ears to furthest front protrusion, without bezel) 1.13 inches (28.7 mm)
Net weight (FXT 2300/2500) 65 pounds (29.5 kg) (including rails and accessories)
Net weight (FXT 2700) 58 pounds (26.3 kg) (including rails and accessories)
FXT 2550/2750/3100/3200/3500/3800/3850/4200/4500/4800/4850
Height 3.48 inches (88.4 mm) (EIA Std 2U)
Width (rack ears) 19.00 inches (482.6 mm) (EIA Std 19-inch rack
mount)
Width (main enclosure with slide rails) 17.69 inches (449.3 mm)
Depth (rack ears to furthest rear protrusion) 27.75 inches (704.9 mm)
Depth
(rack ears to furthest front protrusion, with bezel) 1.69 inches (42.9 mm)
Depth
(rack ears to furthest front protrusion, without bezel) 1.63 inches (41.4 mm)
Net weight (FXT 2550) 61 pounds (27.7 kg) (including rails and accessories)
Net weight (FXT 2750) 59 pounds (26.8 kg) (including rails and accessories)
Net weight (FXT 3100) 61 pounds (27.7 kg) (including rails and accessories)
Net weight (FXT 3200) 63 pounds (28.6 kg) (including rails and accessories)
Net weight (FXT 3500) 66 pounds (29.9 kg) (including rails and accessories)
Net weight (FXT 3800 and 3850) 65 pounds (29.5 kg) (including rails and accessories)
Net weight (FXT 4200) 61 pounds (27.7 kg) (including rails and accessories)
Net weight (FXT 4500) 63 pounds (28.6 kg) (including rails and accessories)
Net weight (FXT 4800 and 4850) 62 pounds (28.1 kg) (including rails and accessories)

FXT 2550/2750/3100/3200/3500/3800/3850/4200/4500/4800/4850
FXT 2300 /
2500
FXT 2700 FXT 2550 FXT 2750 FXT 3100 FXT 3200 FXT 3500
FXT
3800/3850
FXT 4200 FXT 4500
FXT
4800/4850
Voltage (Vac) 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
Frequency (Hz) 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
Current (A) 5.87 4.91 3.94 3.60 3.60 4.02 4.69 4.60 3.84 4.13 3.59
Apparent Power (VA) 587 491 394 360 360 402 469 460 384 413 361.43
Power Factor 0.99 0.99 0.97 0.96 0.96 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.96 0.97 0.99
Real Power (W) 581 487 383 344 344 392 457 448 367 402 358.13
Thermal Dissipation (BTU/Hr) 1983 1660 1306 1175 1175 1336 1560 1530 1251 1370 1222
Voltage (Vac) 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120
Frequency (Hz) 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
Current (A) 4.85 4.06 3.28 3.01 3.01 3.35 3.92 3.84 3.20 3.45 3.01
Apparent Power (VA) 582 487 394 361 361 403 470 461 384 414 362
Power Factor 0.99 0.99 0.97 0.95 0.95 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.95 0.97 0.985
Real Power (W) 576 482 382 343 343 390 456 447 365 400 357
Thermal Dissipation (BTU/Hr) 1966 1646 1302 1171 1171 1332 1555 1525 1247 1366 1218
Voltage (Vac) 208 208 208 208 208 208 208 208 208 208 208
Frequency (Hz) 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
Current (A) 2.81 2.35 1.91 1.74 1.74 1.95 2.27 2.23 1.86 2.00 1.78
Apparent Power (VA) 584 489 397 363 363 405 473 464 387 416 374.33
Power Factor 0.97 0.97 0.95 0.93 0.93 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.93 0.95 0.955
Real Power (W) 567 475 376 338 338 385 449 441 360 395 356.99
Thermal Dissipation (BTU/Hr) 1934 1619 1284 1155 1155 1314 1534 1504 1230 1347 1218
Voltage (Vac) 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230
Frequency (Hz) 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
Current (A) 2.56 2.14 1.73 1.58 1.58 1.76 2.06 2.02 1.68 1.81 1.66
Apparent Power (VA) 589 493 397 364 364 406 474 465 387 417 379
Power Factor 0.97 0.97 0.94 0.93 0.93 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.93 0.94 0.94
Real Power (W) 571 478 375 337 337 384 448 439 359 393 358
Thermal Dissipation (BTU/Hr) 1949 1631 1280 1151 1151 1309 1528 1499 1226 1343 1221
Voltage (Vac) 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240
Frequency (Hz) 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
Current (A) 2.47 2.07 1.66 1.52 1.52 1.69 1.98 1.94 1.61 1.74 1.59
Apparent Power (VA) 593 496 398 364 364 406 474 465 387 417 384
Power Factor 0.96 0.96 0.94 0.93 0.93 0.94 0.94 0.94 0.93 0.94 0.92
Real Power (W) 569 476 375 337 337 383 447 439 359 393 360
Thermal Dissipation (BTU/Hr) 1942 1625 1278 1149 1149 1307 1526 1497 1224 1340 1228
*Note: 1+1 redundant power supplies, both supplying power
100-240 Vac, 60-50Hz, 11-4.4 A
Nameplate Ratings*
Typcial Power and Thermal Specifications*
FXT 2300/2500/2700
100-240 Vac, 60-50Hz, 10-4 A
2.2. Power and Thermal Specifications
4 Power and Thermal Specifications

FXT 2x00 Series Nodes: Front and Rear Illustrations 5
2.3. FXT 2x00 Series Nodes: Front and Rear Illustrations
Figure 2.1. Front view of the FXT 2x00 Series node without bezel (all FXT 2x00 Series models)
Figure 2.2. Rear view of the FXT 2x00 Series node with 1GbE network adapters

6 FXT 2x00 Series Nodes: Front and Rear Illustrations
Figure 2.3. Rear view of the FXT 2x00 Series node with 10GbE SFP + Twinax or Optical SRMM
network adapters

FXT 2x50, FXT 3xx0, or FXT 4xx0 Series Nodes: Front and Rear
Illustrations 7
2.4. FXT 2x50, FXT 3xx0, or FXT 4xx0 Series Nodes: Front and Rear
Illustrations
2.4.1. FXT 2550 Front Illustration
2.4.2. FXT 2750 Front Illustration

8 FXT 3100 Front Illustration
2.4.3. FXT 3100 Front Illustration
2.4.4. FXT 3200 Front Illustration

FXT 3500 Front Illustration 9
2.4.5. FXT 3500 Front Illustration
2.4.6. FXT 3800 and 3850 Front Illustrations

10 FXT 4200 Front Illustration
2.4.7. FXT 4200 Front Illustration
2.4.8. FXT 4500 Front Illustration

FXT 4800 and 4850 Front Illustrations 11
2.4.9. FXT 4800 and 4850 Front Illustrations
2.4.10. Rear view of the FXT 2x50, FXT 3xx0, and FXT 4xx0 Series models
The NVRAM adapter and PCIe clamp mechanisms may vary.

12 Environmental Requirements
2.5. Environmental Requirements
Table 2.2. Environmental requirements for the FXT Series platform
Description Specification
Operating temperature 10° to 35° C (50° to 95° F), sea level
Non-operating temperature -40° to 70° C (-40° to 158° F)
Operating relative humidity 8% to 90% (noncondensing)
Non-operating relative humidity 5% to 95% (noncondensing)
Operating elevation 0 to 3,048 m (0 to 10,000 ft.)
Ambient temperature is specified at sea level. For
altitudes above sea level, derate 1.0° C per 305 m, or
1.8° F per 1,000 ft., above sea level. The maximum
derated altitude is 3,050 m or 10,000 ft.
Non-operating elevation 0 to 12,192 m (0 to 40,000 ft.)

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Chapter 3. Precautions for Product Use
This section discusses considerations you must take before installing and using FXT Series edge filers.
3.1. Unpacking and Handling FXT Equipment
To prevent damage to the edge filer or components, carefully unpack and handle the FXT Series edge filer and
components.
Inspect the boxes the edge filer or component was shipped in and note whether there is any damage. If the
shipment shows evidence of damage, file a damage claim with the carrier that delivered it.
3.1.1. No User-Serviceable Parts
There are no user-serviceable parts in an FXT Series edge filer. All servicing of FXT Series edge filers
must be performed by trained personnel. Refer to the FXT Series Field Service Guide for more information.
3.1.2. Restricted Access
The FXT Series edge filer nodes must be installed in a restricted-access location. A restricted-access
location is defined as a location that can be accessed only by use of a tool, lock and key, or other means
of security and is controlled by the authority responsible for the location. Anyone entering the restricted-
access location, or installing or replacing modules in an FXT Series node, must be trained in the potential
hazards associated with the FXT Series node, including but not limited to exposure to hazardous energy
levels when the cover is removed, when modules have been removed, or when modules are being replaced.
3.1.3. Preventing Condensation
Condensation can occur when exposing a colder product to a warmer and/or more-humid environment.
If an item has been moved from an environment that is colder and less humid than the current installation
and operating environment, allow it to reach the same temperature as the current environment before
unpacking it, and before installing it or powering it on.
If you notice condensation on any part of the item, Avere Systems recommends a minimum of 24 hours for
it to acclimate before installation and use.

14 Electrical Considerations
3.2. Electrical Considerations
This section lists guidelines for safe electrical handling of the FXT Series edge filer node.
3.2.1. Electrical Code Compliance
To avoid the possibility of an electrical shock hazard, the electrical installation of an FXT Series edge filer
and its associated rack(s) and power distribution units (PDUs) must comply with all applicable local, state,
and national electrical codes and regulations. Contact a qualified electrician if you are unsure about proper
electrical installation.
3.2.2. Earth Grounding
• The building site, rack, and PDU electrical receptacles powering the FXT Series edge filer must be
properly grounded during the lifetime of the installation.
• The earth-ground connection for the rack must be designed and installed specifically for the rack, and
must not rely solely on unintentional grounding connections made through FXT Series nodes and other
equipment installed into the rack.
• The Avere FXT Series node has been approved only for use with TN-type earth grounding systems. It
has not been approved for use with IT-type earth grounding systems. Do not connect the node to any
non-TN type of earth grounding system.
• To avoid the possibility of an electrical shock hazard, the FXT Series edge filer must be properly
connected to earth ground during the lifetime of the installation. The edge filer receives its earth ground
connection through the AC power cords. To ensure the integrity of the ground connection, observe the
following guidelines:
◦Use only power cords with a grounding plug.
◦Inspect the ground pins of each power cord before initial use.
◦Never remove or disable the grounding pin on a power cord or use an adapter that might affect the
integrity of the ground connection.

AC Mains Disconnect 15
3.2.3. AC Mains Disconnect
• The AC power cords serve as AC mains disconnect for the FXT Series edge filer and therefore must
remain readily accessible during the lifetime of the installation.
• The FXT Series edge filer is provided with multiple power cords, and has a power-on/standby-type
power switch. This switch does not function as an AC mains disconnect. To disconnect all power for
maintenance or an electrical emergency, remove all power cords.
3.2.4. Power Supply Replacement
The power supply units for FXT Series nodes have detachable power cords. Disconnect the power cord at
the power supply unit before removing it from the node. When installing a power supply unit, insert the
unit into the node before connecting the power cord.
When running on a single power supply unit, the node has an increased probability of losing all power as a
result of the single unit failing. Always replace a failed power supply unit as soon as possible after failure
3.2.5. Hazardous Energy Levels
• To avoid potential injury, remove all chains, rings, watches, and other metal jewelry before performing
maintenance on powered-on equipment. Burns and other injuries can be caused by the flow of current
through a metallic object if the metallic object comes in contact with powered circuits.
• When replacing externally accessible components while power is applied to the node, never reach into
the empty space created by the removed components, because hazardous energy levels may be present.

16 Racked FXT Series Nodes
3.3. Racked FXT Series Nodes
To avoid the potential of serious injury and equipment damage, observe the following precautions before
installing nodes into racks or before removing them from racks:
• Ensure that the node’s weight is fully supported by two people at all times while it is being installed into
or removed from a rack.
• The rack installation must be designed to remain stable while supporting the full weight of the installed
equipment in its maximum extended position.
• Follow the rack manufacturer’s recommendations and use the appropriate load calculator if available
when designing and installing rack systems.
• Contact the rack manufacturer or an engineering consultant if you require assistance determining the
stability of the rack for its intended purpose.
• For single-rack installations, specify and install stability options such as ballast kits, bolt-down kits, and
extensible or permanent stabilizing mechanisms.
• In multiple-rack installations, specify and install a multirack tie-kit option. If the multirack tie kit is not
sufficient to guarantee stability, then install ballast kits, bolt-down kits, and extensible or permanent
stabilizing mechanisms.
• Unless the rack installation is designed otherwise, extend only one piece of equipment from the rack at a
time.
• Install the first piece of equipment into the bottom of the rack, with future equipment installed above
that.
• For installing multiple pieces of equipment at the same time, first install the heavier equipment at the
bottom, then install the lighter equipment sequentially above that.